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V835 DGP

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,497 mi
Last recorded124,497 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV835 DGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 124,497 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 124,497 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 124,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 117,137 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2007 97,868 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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V835 DGP is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 108,305 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V835 DGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V835 DGP registered?

V835 DGP is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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